Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Proverbs 18:10
The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. The name — The Lord, as he hath revealed himself in his works, and in his word by his promises. read more
The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. The name — The Lord, as he hath revealed himself in his works, and in his word by his promises. read more
10. The name of the Lord Meaning himself, as he is revealed to man in his faithfulness, love, compassion, power, etc. “The name of the God of Jacob defend thee.” Psalms 20:1. Is a strong tower He is a sure defence and hiding-place. Is safe Literally, is set on high, that is, out of the reach of enemies. Towers were built on high places that they might be unapproachable by enemies. Compare Proverbs 29:25; Psalms 18:2; Psalms 18:33; Psalms 27:1; Psalms 144:2. read more
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Proverbs 18:10
name: Genesis 17:1, Exodus 3:13-Ezra :, Exodus 6:3, Exodus 34:5-Judges :, Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 57:15, Jeremiah 23:6, Matthew 1:23, Revelation 1:8 a strong: 2 Samuel 22:3, 2 Samuel 22:51, Psalms 18:2, Psalms 27:1, Psalms 61:3, Psalms 61:4, Psalms 91:2, Psalms 144:2, Isaiah 26:4 the righteous: Genesis 32:11, Genesis 32:28, Genesis 32:29, 1 Samuel 30:6, 2 Samuel 22:45-2 Corinthians :, Psalms 56:3, Psalms 56:4 safe: Heb. set aloft, Psalms 91:14, Habakkuk 3:19 Reciprocal: Genesis 7:1 - Come... read more